13He that stoppeth his ear against the cry of the poor, shall also cry himself and shall not be heard.


In Context

10 The soul of the wicked desireth evil, he will not have pity on his neighbour.

11 When a pestilent man is punished, the little one will be wiser: and if he follow the wise, he will receive knowledge.

12 The just considereth seriously the house of the wicked, that he may withdraw the wicked from evil.

13 He that stoppeth his ear against the cry of the poor, shall also cry himself and shall not be heard.

14 A secret present quencheth anger: and a gift in the bosom the greatest wrath.

15 It is joy to the just to do judgment: and dread to them that work iniquity.

Proverbs 21:13 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

21:13Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

21:13If a man shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and not be answered.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

21:13Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, He also shall cry, but shall not be heard.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

21:13Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also himself shall cry, and shall not be heard.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

21:13Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry, but shall not be heard.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

21:13Whoever stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

21:13Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor, he will also cry out, but shall not be heard.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

21:13Whoso is shutting his ear from the cry of the poor, He also doth cry, and is not answered.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

21:13Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.